Wildhorse Fire (Idaho)

Burning through tall grass averaging 2.5 feet in height, the 107,562-acre Wildhorse Fire in Lincoln County, Idaho, has maintained an average daily growth of approximately 17,927 acres per day over its six days of activity. Located 10 miles north of Kimama, the active federal incident is managed by a Type 3 IC under BLM jurisdiction. Despite fire behavior characterized as minimal, running, and short-range spotting, responders have successfully brought containment up to 95 percent with a personnel team of 102.

The cost to suppress the natural-caused wildfire has reached $2,550,000 under the direction of the Type 3 Incident organization. This blaze unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,142,562 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43% below the two-decade average.